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Soaring Down the Fastest 20 Blocks in The City

The 5th Avenue Mile is the yearly test of speed in New York City and Sunday’s race did not disappoint, as Josh Kerr (3:44.3) broke the 43-year pro men’s course record and Karissa Schweizer (4:14.8) tied the pro women’s event record. They were joined by over 8,800 adult runners and 1,000 youth runners who took …

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Josh Kerr breaks course record, Karissa Schweizer gets the win at 5th Avenue Mile

Josh Kerr dominated the field at the 5th Avenue Mile on Sunday, breaking the 43-year-old course record for his second straight win. Kerr cruised to the finish line in 3:44.3 in breezy conditions, shattering Sydney Maree's 3:47.52 mark from 1981. Josh Hoey came in second in 3:48.9 with Amon Kemboi in third with 3:49.3 for …

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